A faithful and devout enslaved man originally owned by Mr. Shelby. After being sold to trader Haley and then to Augustine St. Clare he finds peace in New Orleans until his owners deaths force him into an auction where he is bought by the cruel Simon Legree. On Legree plantation he endures severe brutality refuses to reveal the hiding place of escaping slaves and is ultimately beaten to death while spreading forgiveness.
Eliza and Uncle Tom share a close friendship and mutual trust, relying on each other during times of crisis.
Uncle Tom acts as a stabilizing guardian and moral anchor for Little Harry during their shared captivity.
Simon Legree is the violent master who physically and spiritually abuses Uncle Tom on his plantation.
Uncle Tom's kindness and patience positively influence Topsy, helping her overcome her defensive behaviors.
Uncle Tom and George Harris are parallel figures of resistance who ultimately converge in the story's resolution.
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